- EnchantedHighway.net
Giant metal sculptures displayed along the Regent, North Dakota roadside, created by artist Gary Greff. With photo gallery, radio documentary, and information about upcoming events.
www.enchantedhighway.net
- Roadside Online
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Online edition of the magazine devoted to America's roadside diners, with news, articles, and listings of featured eateries. Includes armchair roadtrips and recommended dining. Subscription required for the print version.
www.roadsideonline.com
- Larger Than Life
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Photographic collection of monumental roadside attractions, honoring the quest for to be the World's Biggest. Includes giant structures and stupendous statues from the U.S., Canada, and worldwide.
www.ohiobarns.com/othersites/largerthanlife/ltl.html
- Roadside America: South of the Border
Profile of the South of the Border roadside mega-attraction in Dilon, South Carolina, a kitschy blend of Dixieland and Mexico. Find out about SOB's history, mascot, restaurants, and the monolithic Sombrero tower.
www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/SCDILsob.html
- World's Largest Ball of Sisal Twine
A giant ball of twine in Cawker City, Kansas, begun in 1953. Each year the city holds a twine-a-thon to keep the ball growing. With photos and driving directions.
skyways.lib.ks.us/kansas/towns/Cawker/twine.html
- Cadillac Ranch@
Discover Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, through sites featuring history, artists, cars, and photographs of the public art installation of ten half-buried Cadillacs nose-diving into a wheat field.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Car_Art/Cadillac_Ranch
- John Baeder
Photorealistic oil paintings of diner, street signs, and other images from roadside America.
www.johnbaeder.com
- Mitchell Corn Palace@
Explore Mitchell Corn Palace in South Dakota which is a building entirely decorated with corn and other grains. Sites include description of the structure, yearly events schedule, ticket information, pictures, and more.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Mitchell/Entertainment_and_Arts
- Hat n' Boots
Official site of the giant cowboy hat and boots located in Georgetown, Seattle. Find out where the giant statues came from, see historic photos, or read restoration news.
www.hatnboots.org
- Motel Americana
Online journey through classic roadside motels in the U.S., with motel history, FAQ, and photos by state. Also includes gallery of vintage and retro motel postcards.
www.motelamericana.com
- Big Duck
Profile of The Big Duck, a 20-foot tall duck-shaped building alongside Route 24 in Long Island, built in 1931 by a farmer selling eggs. Get directions and hours, or see photos of the architectural fowl.
www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/NYFLAduck.html
- Big Easel, The
Artistic roadside attractions consisting of 80-foot easels holding 24 x 32 foot paintings. The original stands in Altona, Canada, holding a reproduction of Van Gogh's Sunflowers. Find out about Big Easels worldwide, or request one for your city.
www.thebigeasel.com
- Garnet Ghost Town
A historical ghost town that was at its peak in 1898, when gold miners came to Montana's Garnet Mountains to make their fortunes. Find out about tours, events, and the history of Garnet.
www.garnetghosttown.org
- Eccentric America: Roadside Oddities
Photos of bizzare roadside architecture and attractions from across the U.S., organized by state. Browse attractions near you or submit your own photos.
www.EccentricAmerica.net
- Munster Mansion, The
Nearly exact replica of the spooky mansion featured on the 1960s sitcom The Munsters, with information about tours, hours, and the Mansion's yearly Halloween party. Located in Waxahachie, Texas.
www.munstermansion.com
- Welcome to America
Roger Johnson's photos of welcome signs, public monuments, and roadside attractions in all fifty states. Click on a state to get started, or see the routes Johnson took through the U.S.
www.welcometoamerica.us
- Roadside Art Online
Photo gallery of roadside art, surprising signs, and strange store names from across the U.S. Includes a special collection of street art from Chicago's Western Avenue.
www.interestingideas.com/roadside/roadside.htm
- RoadsideFans
Online guide to great American roadside diners, chains, and attractions. Includes road-trip travelers' forum, diner FAQs, and feature articles.
www.roadsidefans.com
- USA Centric
Guide to strange, interesting, and unusual destinations and roadside attractions around the U.S, with photos and commentary.
www.webedelic.com/usacentric.html
- Jim Hejl's Big Things
Portrait of the artist with giant art from around the country. Photo gallery features larger-than-life statues and roadside attractions shaped like animals, people, food, cars, and holiday images.
www.jimsbigthings.com
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